Reinstate or Revive Your Maine Entity
Reinstatement is the process of restoring a delinquent entity back to good standing. Depending on the cause of delinquency, several steps may be required to reinstate your entity.
Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Corporations:
| Agency: | Maine Secretary of State - Bureau of Corporations, Elections, and Commissions |
| Form: | Form Revival: Application for Certificate of Revival (Domestic Entities Only) |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:
| Agency: | Maine Secretary of State - Bureau of Corporations, Elections, and Commissions |
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Nonprofit Corporations:
| Agency: | Maine Secretary of State - Bureau of Corporations, Elections, and Commissions |
| Form: | Form Revival: Application for Certificate of Revival (Domestic Entities Only) |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Partnerships:
| Agency: | Maine Secretary of State - Bureau of Corporations, Elections, and Commissions |
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| Agency Fee: | $150 |
What is the state agency that processes reinstatement?
Physical Address:
Ballard Center, 6 E Chestnut Street 5th Floor
Augusta, ME 04330
Mailing Address:
184 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0101
Phone: (207) 624-7736
Fax: (207) 287-5428
Website: http://maine.gov/sos/cec/corp/index.html
Name Search: https://icrs.informe.org/nei-sos-icrs/ICRS?MainPage=x
Forms: http://maine.gov/sos/cec/corp/corp.html
Online Filing: https://icrs.informe.org/nei-sos-icrs/ICRS
Email: cec.corporations@maine.gov
FAQs
What is "Tax Clearance"?
Many states require you to obtain “tax clearance” or “tax good standing” before reinstating your entity. This is written evidence that your entity has cleared all overdue or past taxes with the state’s tax authority, often the Department of Revenue or Department of Taxation. States requiring tax clearance request that the letter or certificate be submitted along with the reinstatement form. Depending on the state, obtaining tax clearance can take weeks or months. If you have not obtained tax clearance, Harbor Compliance can contact your state’s taxation authority and obtain your certificate for you.
Why do I need to reinstate my company?
If your business has been administratively dissolved, or has lost "good standing", you may face state penalties, fines, and other fees for noncompliance. Transacting business with banks, government and licensing agencies, and contractors can be delayed, and at a loss of credibility to your business. Additionally, the owners of the business may be subjected to personal liability. Most states allow you to restore your business to good standing within a certain time, and it is important to take advantage of that window of opportunity. Our corporate filing services can help you reinstate your entity.
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